OAKLAND, Calif. - Alameda County officials are weighing new measures aimed at limiting federal immigration enforcement within local jurisdictions.

An ad hoc committee of the county’s Board of Supervisors met Thursday night to discuss two proposals — a coordinated response plan for Immigration and Customs Enforcement activity and a potential resolution to establish "ICE-free zones."

Supervisor Nikki Fortunato Bas said she wants to pause action on the ICE-free zone proposal to allow coordination with other counties working on similar policies.

The proposed resolution would prohibit federal immigration agents from using county-owned property — including parking lots, parks, and other public spaces — during deportation operations.

County leaders from Santa Clara, which has already enacte

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